01/14/2022
Should be a fun one!!
First off, on behalf of the Ken-Ton Misfits Rugby RFC, we would just like to take this opportunity to thank each organization for participating in our Annual Island of Misfit 10’s Winterfest Rugby Tournament in part of the Town of Tonawanda’s Winterfest celebration. Without your participation, none of this would be possible!
So, thank you, and we hope you are all as excited for this upcoming Saturday as we are! We are going to have an amazing day filled with safe winter rugby fun!
With that all being said, listed below is some of the tournament information that many have been waiting on.
We currently have the following 13 teams participating:
1. Avon Lake
2. Albany Knickerbockers
3. Southtown Saxons
4. Presque Isle Scallywags
5. Buff State Alumni
6. Buff State College Men
7. RIT
8. Your Mom’s Favorite Team
9. South Buffalo Men
10. FARTS
11. UB Women
12. South Buffalo Women
13. All-WNY Women's Rubgy Team
Location of the tournament is Lincoln Park in the Town of Tonawanda.
Park address: 299 Decatur Rd, Buffalo, NY 14223.
Parking can be found around the park and additional parking can be found across the street behind the Ice Rink and DFK Pavilion: 1178-1210 Parker Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14223
Mandatory Check in and Captain’s Meeting 10:30am at Med Tent located at Shelter 2, please be in your Team’s Jersey for a photo.
The brackets are attached.
Island of Misfit 10’s Rules
•Games will be 10 min halves and 2 min HT.
•There will be no kicking for points
• Tries are worth 1 point
•Rolling subs will be allowed, but players must wait until stoppage of play before subbing in/out.
•Pool games tied at full-time will end at the next stoppage.
•Championship round matches that are tied at full-time will seamlessly enter a sudden victory period.
•Team will be awarded points as follows: wins 4, draws 2, and losses 0, Bonus Point for scoring 4 tries or more, Bonus Point for losing by 1 point. There will be no kicking for points.
•Points will be used to determine seeding, followed by head-to-head score, fewer points against, most tries, coin flip.
Women’s winners will be determined based on final standings.
Men’s winners will be determined by the following:
Top team from Group A & Group B play for 1st/2nd
2nd team from Group A & Group B play for 3rd/4th
Awards will be given out immediately following the conclusion of the tournament. As is tradition, there will be a minimum 5 person boat race with all teams for the Winterfest Tourney Shield
FAQ and helpful info:
This is a 10’s style Rugby Tournament to be played outdoors on grassy and possibly snowy covered pitches.
We will have 3 pitches and will try to make sure each team gets at least 4 matches.
Shelter 2 will act as the Med Tent for the tournament and will also be an enclosed warming station.
Yes, we will be providing warming stations around the pitches with a large enclosed main warming station located at Shelter 2/Med Tent.
Yes, you should absolutely dress to be out in the elements all day! It is the middle of January after all and it will probably be a tad bit chilly, icy, brisk, and nippy outside.
The Mandatory check in time is 10:30am at Lincoln Park Tonawanda Shelter 2.
Yes, the Mandatory Captains Meeting is mandatory! The meeting will be held at 10:30am sharp in Shelter 2, **please be in your Team’s Jersey for a photo**.
Yes, we will be selling team merch/tournament tees in Shelter 2 and would really, really, really appreciate it if you would buy some of our swag. Also, Front Row Outfitters will be on hand selling Rugby Gear and Ken-Ton Misfits Island of Misfit 10's Rugby Tournament swag.
Yes, we will have warm beverages available for a reasonable price too.
Food Trucks will be available across the street at the DFK Pavilion in conjunction with the Town of Tonawanda Winterfest.
Yes, you can bring your own coolers and outside drinks to the tournament. PLEASE consume ALL beverages from solo cups or reusable tumblers. You can also use your sock as a koozie in a pinch.
Absolutely NO ONE UNDER 21 is allowed to consume alcoholic beverages at the tournament. Anyone abiding in adult beverages must be of legal drinking age (21+), have proper ID, and is to act responsibly.
Yes, we will be hosting a small social at the end of the tournament, please have proper ID 21+. The Afterparty is being held at DBGB the DUCE (256 Allen Street Buffalo, NY) starting at 7:30 PM.
In an attempt to keep the park clean of any rubbish, upon request we will be providing each team with trash bags at check in.
Yes, there will be Porta-Potties on site and will be fully stocked with TP throughout the day. Please, feel free to bring your own wipes for that extra so fresh and so clean feeling.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
